Logistic & Supply Chain

Supply Chain / Logistics Disruption

GM confirms it has stopped production at its Silao, Mexico, plant that makes GMC Sierra, Chevrolet Silverado pickup trucks due to lack of parts; GM to shut Fort Wayne, Indiana, truck plant for two weeks starting March 27 to control inventory levels
Zack's Commentary (03/16)

OMV recognized as CDP Supplier Engagement Leader
Contify Energy News (03/16)

ITS Logistics US Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index for March shows lack of deal between International Longshore and Warehouse Union, Pacific Maritime Assn. still impacts West Coast ocean bookings; Q3 disruptions possible during retail peak if deal not reached
GlobeNewswire (03/16)

Data Management / Analytics / Privacy

proteanTecs Collaborates with BAE Systems to Enable a Zero Trust Supply Chain for Defense Applications
Associated Press (03/15)

Commentary: For corporate climate action to succeed, companies must be able to record, report and act on reliable emissions data; carbon accounting system that mirrors financial accounting would help companies, consumers understand real impact of products
3BL Media LLC (03/14)

Rail Cargo / Shipping

CSX Responding to Derailment in Glendale, KY
CSX Corp. (03/16)

Groundbreaking CSX Select Site Program Adds New Tools, Capabilities to Assist Growing Companies
CSX Corp. (03/15)

Ocean Cargo / Shipping

Barclays warns shipping rates could dip below pre-pandemic levels, says 'unprecedented pandemic-led boom in freight rates has peaked'; easing inflation, supply chain have led to rates being cut 50% from September but they remain above pre-pandemic levels
Indian Oil And Gas News (03/16)

Georgia Ports Authority now handles one out of every 8.8 loaded TEU container units in US, achieving a record national market share, according to data provider PIERS; despite slowing economy, Georgia is outperforming competition, says GPA chairperson
Georgia Ports Authority (03/14)

Distribution

Cardinal Health to install a Swisslog automation solution in its new at-home solutions DC in Grove City, Ohio; the AutoStore solution has 31,844 storage bins providing 83,000 cubic feet of storage for 14,154 SKUs
PR Newswire (03/16)

Supplier Management

ELC Recognized by CDP as a Supplier Engagement Leader in 2022
Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (03/15)

Supply Chain Management

CDP rating: Symrise honored for climate commitment in the supply chain
German Equity Markets (Web Disclosure) via PUBT (03/15)

Chick-fil-A plans US$1.0B international expansion, with restaurants in Europe, Asia by 2026, five overseas markets by 2030; challenges include creating overseas supply chains
Nation's Restaurant News (03/15)

Latest: Mar, 17 2023